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The European Commission has launched an evaluation of the current block exemption of shipping line consortia. The European Shippers’ Council says it is preparing its own response, but individual shippers are also free to participate. ESC said shippers had raised a number of concerns over competition issues. The Block Exemption Regulation allows shipping lines to enter into cooperation agreements (or consortia) under certain conditions.
https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/initiatives/ares-2018-2422025_en#initiative-givefeedback
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Logistics services group Bis Henderson has launched Secure Start, for businesses looking for an risk-free start-up for new warehouses or distribution centres. A Bis Henderson project director plans and manages the programme, from validation of requirement, property procurement through to implementation.
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Danish-owned forwarder DSV has opened its first office Panama City. It said the region was an important hub for Central America and the Caribbean, not least due to its free which many of its customers use to distribute goods to the region. The country is also an attractive place to ...
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IAG’s Aer Lingus arm is to start four-times-a-week services between Dublin and Seattle from 18 May. It will be operated by Airbus A330-200 aircraft with a maximum cargo payload of 16 tonnes.
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The government is promising a “significant” White Paper on its Brexit position ahead of ahead of June's EU summit, according to the BBC website.
It will include detailed explanations of the UK’s positions in a number of key areas, including aviation, financial services and fisheries, although the report makes no specific ...
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China Southern is to launch a Guangzhou-Sanya-London Heathrow route from 12 July, making it the only carrier to fly from Hainan Island. It will be operated by Airbus A330-200 twice a week.
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German-owned forwader Kukla has appointed Brian Skinner as managing director of its Italian operation which is being relocated from Genoa to Milan. He is joined by beverage specialist Stefano Introini. In August 2017, Kukla launched a UK beverage logistics subsidiary based in Brentwood, north-east London.
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East European freight forwarder Xpediator’s group revenues increased by 60% to £116.3 million while earnings increased by 81% to £3.9 million in the 12 months to 31 December 2017. Profit before tax increased by 65% to £2.4 million while adjusted profit after tax was £3.3million The company, which claims to ...
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P&O Ferries says it will increase capacity on its Zeebrugge-Teesport route by almost 25% to create an alternative gateway to Scotland following the closure of the DFDS service to Rosyth.
The ferry and logistics company currently carries more than 100,000 freight units a year to Teesport from its continental hub at ...
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Finalists have been announced in the 2018 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards. Now in its eleventh year, the awards programme celebrates the achievements of women in reshaping the UK’s transport and logistics industry, while showcasing the range of career opportunities it has to offer
Office of National Statistics figures ...
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